Best Family Restaurants in Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

"The two-level Italian eatery on 17th Avenue has a large menu, resulting in options for any and all taste buds. Since Cibo is such a large space, it can easily accommodate big groups, so you might as well invite the grandparents out for dinner too. (1012 17 Ave. S.W., 403-984-4755, cibocalgary.com, @cibocalgary)"

"1012 17th Avenue S.W. The large, west-facing patio at this casual Italian restaurant is full of flowers and even has a herb garden. A sunny spot to enjoy a signature pizza and a glass of wine.cibocalgary.com"

"Locations in SunridgeMall (2555 32 St NE) and The Boulevard Shopping Centre (16061 Macleod Trail SE). East Side Mario’s has a menu so huge that even the pickiest eater will be able to find something they’ll like. All-you-can-eat soup or salad and breadsticks will keep kids and grownups alike occupied while they wait for the main dish to arrive, so there’s no need to worry about anyone getting hangry before dinner."

"East side Mario is a Canadian based chain offering Italian-american food such as pasta, steak and chicken. The atmosphere is casual, bright and family oriented. Their kids menu has options for kid with smaller and bigger appetites and offers free dessert too."

"Bookers skips all the pomp and circumstance, getting right down to what really matters: food. Every Sunday, this Southern-style, casual warehouse invites you to its all you can eat crab legs and BBQ ribs event along with an all-day happy hour. Expert barbeque chefs slow smoke Bookers’ pork daily so you know you’re in good hands."

"A post shared by Bookers BBQ + Crab Shack (@bookersbbqyyc) on Dec 11, 2016 at 11:50am PST. Head to Bookers for unlimited crab legs and ribs every Sunday starting at 4pm for $56.95. A dress code is in effect: stretchy pants and oversized shirt attire only."

"Phil’s Family Restaurant serves a wide variety of pancakes like the classic buttermilk or buckwheat pancakes, decadent chocolate chip pancakes, strawberry pancakes, savoury potato pancakes, and Phil’s own fruit compote pancakes. If you’re not sure which one to try, we recommend our personal favourite, the apple cinnamon. Address: 2312 16 Avenue NW, CalgaryPhone: 403-284-9696"

"It offers free dollar-sized pancakes to kids eight and under and it’s L’il Appetite Menu is tailored to smaller stomachs, though it’s not exclusively for children. You can order smaller-portions of Phil’s classics like waffles and eggs or a L’il burger and fries. Multiple locations in Calgary, phils.ca"

"This new location offers some traditional Phil’s options, but there’s also several menu items that embrace its urban location. Try the Savoury Bread Pudding, Hangover Poutine or Apple Cinnamon pancakes. Of course, you can’t forget to throw back a tangy Caesar, mimosa, or Irish coffee."

"Explore a menu featuring chicken, priced at 11$ to 25$ and can get there by car. Try Swiss Chalet's New Crispy Chicken Sandwich!. Fast Food Restaurants, Restaurants"

"Au menu poulets, dans une gamme de prix allant de 11$ à 25$. Vous pouvez vous y rendre. Try Swiss Chalet's New Crispy Chicken Sandwich!"

"If you’re looking for an authentic greasy spoon in the traditional sense, this isn’t quite it. The prices are good, but the menu has some flair. You can get pancakes, fruit or perogies instead of toast with your egg dish here."

"a variety of fishes and seafood, priced at 26$ to 60$ and relax at the bar with a cocktail. They are open late... We go there on special occassion like our Anniversary, Graduation and just casual too!!"

"A post shared by Hearts Choices (@heartschoices) on Dec 2, 2019 at 8:36am PST. Hearts Choices has one brick-and-mortar location after closing down the Thai Vegan Café this past September. This spot offers a menu full of vegan eats such as curry, burgers, and poutines to name a few."

"4127 6 St. NE, CalgaryA specialty vegan food store and restaurant with a wide variety of tasty vegan options. Whether you want to buy a packaged meal or enjoy a fresh meal at your leisure, this place is for you."

"A photo posted by Joeywong (@joeywongmc) on Sep 21, 2016 at 9:56am PDT. With an aim to bring more authentic flavours and dishes to the table for Calgarians, South Silk Road offers a menu featuring some more Canadian-style Chinese fare alongside Yunnan specialities. Head in with a big group and reservation so you can tackle multiple dishes from their epic menu, particularly their Yunnan-style dishes–like the pork dishes you’ll need to pre-order."

"Get hooked on the fishy experience at Bow Habitat Station and discover this family friendly natural wonder. Meet Alberta's native fish in the aquariums, go fishing in the Trout Pond (open in May), and take a stroll through the Interpretive Wetland for a hands on introduction to Alberta’s ecosystem. Rent snowshoes in the winter or fishing rods in the summer and discover the great outdoors in Calgary at Bow Habitat Station."

"Raising and releasing up to 1.5 million trout each year, this working hatchery is a favorite with kids for its aquariums, hands-on exhibits and chance to fish in the pond. Look down over the hatchery pools or get..."

"Head on down the the northwest corner of Calgary to check out Riley Park. This beautiful 9 hectare park is complete with a cricket pitch, wading pool, gardens, playground, and all the other amenities a family would need like washrooms, water fountains, and a concession. Although Riley Park has a wading pool and not a spray park I thought I would include it on my list as it is one of my family's favourite places to cool off in the summer."

"Riley Park is a lovely destination park located in northwest Calgary, next to the Kensington shopping center. Riley Park was once a key component of the Cochrane Ranch, which spanned 146,000 acres. The farm was homesteaded by Thomas and Georgina Riley and their family of ten children in 1888, and after Thomas’ death in 1909, the land was returned to The City of Calgary."

"The park contains a cricket pitch, a huge wading pool and the Senator Patrick Burns Memorial Rock Garden. Take a stroll into Kensignton for a drink or lunch and then head over to one of the most visited urban parks Calgary has to offer. Learn more about Riley Park"